September 21st, 2008 by admin

Dermatitis (eczema) is an inflammation of the upper layers of skin that is accompanied by blisters, redness, swelling, discharge, crusting, flaking, and often itchy.
The scraping and the ongoing rubbed the skin can cause a thickening and hardening of the same. Some types of dermatitis affect only specific parts of the body.

Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation caused by contact with a substance in particular, the eruption is confined to a specific area and tends to be well defined. Read the rest of this entry »

September 21st, 2008 by admin

Lichen Planus, a recurrent disease and pruritic, begins as a rash of small, discrete papules which are then combined to form rough and scaly plaques (plaques bulky).

About half of those affected by lichen planus also have sores in the mouth. The cause of lichen planus is unknown. A similar rash usually appears in people exposed to drugs containing gold, bismuth, arsenic, quinine, quinidine, or quinacrine and certain chemicals used in the digital photographs in color. Consequently, lichen planus may be the body’s response to a chemical or other external agent.
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September 21st, 2008 by admin

Pityriasis rosea is a mild disease that causes scaling, inflammation and a pink coloration on the skin. 
Pityriasis rosea is possibly caused by an infectious agent, despite the fact that so far has not been identified yet. It can occur at any age but is most common in young adults. Usually appears during spring and fall.
 
 Symptoms
 Pityriasis rosea begins as a zone of pink, red or light tan that doctors call heraldic plate or motherboard. This area rounded or oval often appears on the trunk. Within a period of 5 to 10 days, many boards are similar, although smaller on other body parts. These secondary plates are more frequent in the trunk, especially along the column and on both sides of the same. Most people with psoriasis symptoms barely pink and eruptions are not particularly pruriginosas. However, in some cases it produces fatigue, headache and, occasionally, an itchy nuisance. Read the rest of this entry »

September 21st, 2008 by admin

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent illness that is recognized by their blooms and silvery scaly plaques of various sizes (papules bulky).

The peeling occurs because of a growth and an abnormally high production of skin cells. It is unknown the cause of this rapid cell growth, but it is believed that the immune mechanisms have an important role. The disease tends to affect several members of one family. The psoriasis is common and affects 2 to 4 per cent of the white population, the ethnic black are less affected. Psoriasis often starts in individuals between 10 and 40 years, but can occur at any age.

Symptoms
Psoriasis typically begins as one or more small plates that are becoming very scaly. It is possible to form small bumps around the affected area. Despite that early plaques may disappear by themselves, then others can be formed. Some boards may have provided the size of the nail of the little finger, but others can be extended to cover large areas of the body, adopting a form of ring or spiral.

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September 20th, 2008 by admin

The skin of man is most often characterized by a large amount of Seborrheic
glands, including the median areas of the face (nose, forehead, chin …),
responsible for a large seborrhea, ie excretion say large amounts of
sebum, an oily substance primarily
intended to protect the skin by the sebaceous glands,
hypertrophied (ie having a large size)
and present in large numbers in oily skin.

The human skin is the most fat or seborrheic and therefore a bright and bold but
also a thick skin

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September 20th, 2008 by admin

Over the years, dental implants have become the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth. If you wear dentures currently fixed or movable, or you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants may improve your quality of life. The dental implant is the only treatment that replaces the crown and root of the tooth.

An implant is shaped like a small screw and is made of titanium alloy. This material is very compatible with the tissue and bone man. The implant is integrated gradually to bone and serves as a root crown that goes on top. The success rate of implants from clinical research shows that 95% of success.

It has no age limit to ask implants. For young adults, it is better to wait until after the end of the period of growth, ie approximately 15-20 years. The girls complete their earlier period of growth that guy.

The main criterion to be a good candidate for dental implants: the quality of the bone. It must have enough space, thickness and height requirements. You must be in good health. If you are in good health for extraction, you will be able to receive dental implants. Even if you are over 80 years, you deserve as implants to increase your quality of life. It is never too late to afford a gift to yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

September 20th, 2008 by admin

There are more than 4 million people in Canada and the United States who are under orthodont

ic treatment. Orthodontics can prevent or correct problems that relate to the positioning of the teeth, jaw bones, joints and muscles of mastication. Dr. Benoit Carrier technology employs high-tech DAMON 3, which uses fresh forces in harmony with the biology of your body to make corrections necessary orthodontist. That means a period of treatment shorter with less extraction of teeth and needed less sensitivity during treatment. In addition, Dr. Benoit Carrier can use invisible orthodontics for certain types of orthodontic correction.

It is important that a child has an examination before the age of seven, because it is sometimes difficult or too late to correct the problems after the growth of facial and jaw completed. Early treatment can in some cases prevent the extraction of teeth to create space. Read the rest of this entry »

September 20th, 2008 by admin

Do you Know that 4 in 5 adults suffer from gum disease?

Gum disease or periodontal disease is an infection caused by bacterial plaque. It attacks the bone, ligament and gums that support the tooth. When the infection progresses, can apparent spaces between teeth, gums can shoes and teeth can move and fall.

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September 20th, 2008 by admin

Most people suffer from bad breath at one time or another of the day. As against, there are people with this problem is chronic. Even if these people brushing their teeth well and have impeccable teeth. There are several reasons for bad breath. In general, bad breath is due to the accumulation of food particles, dead cells, bacteria remained after meals in the mouth, tongue, between teeth and around gums. This type of bad breath is temporary. Bad breath caused by foods such as garlic, onions and spices is of a temporary nature as well. Simply brushing your teeth, spend the silk and rinse the mouth for bad taste and smell bad start. Read the rest of this entry »

September 20th, 2008 by admin

Attention to children

The teeth of our children are precious and fragile. To preserve caries, gum disease and other inconveniences, here are some tips to guarantee them a smile.

When the first tooth appears start cleaning the baby’s teeth to keep plaque off the teeth. Wipe the teeth and gums with a baby washcloth twice a day, or use a baby toothbrush to gently clean the teeth.

The parent must do the brushing for the child until he\she reaches about seven or eight years of age. Then you still need to do the supervision and checking.

In adolescence the risk of dental caries is particularly high. In 80% cases, these cavities develop in the grooves of molars. In a film of flowing synthetic resin fluid on paths, it is possible to prevent cavities. This treatment can be done right out of the first molars. It is reimbursed by social security until age 14.

Take your child to the dentist by the age of two years. You can prepare your child for this experience by playing dentist and reading children’s books about going to the dentist. Don’t wait for a problem to occur before making the trip.

A dental hygiene of your children, you will

The bottles of sugar water or milk left in the evening small child in his bed are wreaking havoc, leaving develop plaques and dental caries early. So at bedtime fill the bottle only with water 

It is difficult to keep a child away from sweets and so are forbidden in the evening. Give him\her a sweet if he\she is ready to brush his\her teeth immediately after eating the sweet. Whenever possible, we should prefer candy or chewing gum with sugar.

Additional inputs of fluoride in the mother during pregnancy and in childhood may be advised by a doctor to strengthen teeth. Finally, it is essential to inform the child use a toothbrush, from the age of two or three years.

Practice good hygiene yourself. Floss and brush together and prevent caries, gum disease and other inconveniences.